Retro Jelly Whip - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

This dessert is easy to whip up in advance for a light summery evening treat. I remember mum making it to take to pot-luck dinners with a bi...

Hard Candy salted caramels from our friends at Lorann Oils

We have our friends at Lorann Oils to thank for todays recipe. They generously allow us to share their recipes with you. Here at Kiwicakes w...

It's Raining Cats and Dogs - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

This selection of pet themed cupcakes was made for our local Kamo SPCA opportunity shop on SPCA cupcake day recently. We have all the fun to...

Shamrock Cupcake Creatures & Lime Lemonade - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

Many of us Kiwis have Irish heritage and so I am getting in the spirit of St Patricks day early this year! Keep an eye on the blog in coming...

Rainbow Valentines Love - from Kiwicakes Test Kitchen

Today's rainbow coloured heart cookies are based on traditional cutesy valentines sweets. With the romantic day approaching we want to i...

Strawberry pink champagne cupcakes

These cupcakes came about when I was tasked with making something for a cake guild meeting about "flavour profiles". I knew in adv...

Chocolate Pina Colada Push Pops - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

I must admit I hadn't heard of this new craze until Sandra lent me her Push Up Pops book. These nifty devices are taking America by sto...

French toast in a chocolate - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

Going out to breakfast really appeals to me if I can order french toast with all the trimmings - caramelised grilled banana and smoky bacon ...